WALTHAM, Mass. -- Former Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers used to playfully refer to it as "coaches' pornography." Whether it was textbook execution or simply making scrappy hustle plays, there are few things that get coaches more excited than watching their players make quality basketball plays.

BOSTON -- Go ahead and book that (refundable) hotel room in Atlanta (or Cleveland?) starting on April 17.
The Boston Celtics rallied from 16 down over the final 18 minutes of play, sparked by a small-ball lineup bookended by newcomers Isaiah Thomas and Jonas Jerebko, and emerged with a 106-98 triumph over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night at a rocking TD Garden.

The Boston Celtics (22-33, 13-15 home) host the Charlotte Hornets (23-32, 10-16 away) on Friday night at TD Garden (7:30 p.m., CSN). Here's what to watch for:
GAME PREVIEW (via STATS LLC)Coach Brad Stevens is still learning how to use the array of new players on the Boston Celtics.

BOSTON -- At the start of the February, it felt like the honeymoon was over.Jae Crowder, acquired by the Boston Celtics in mid-December as part of the deal that sent Rajon Rondo to the Dallas Mavericks, had raised eyebrows early in his Boston tenure and, when Jeff Green was dealt away to Memphis in early January, Crowder elevated to starting small forward.

The Boston Celtics (21-33, 12-15 home) host the New York Knicks (10-45, 3-24 away) on Wednesday night at TD Garden (7:30 p.m., CSN). Here's what to watch for:
GAME PREVIEW (via STATS LLC)Isaiah Thomas is fitting in rather well with the Boston Celtics.